{"product_id":"lps-037","title":"Orange Chalice (LPS-XXX)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"244\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"18\"\u003eOrange Chalice\u003c\/strong\u003e corals are a captivating variety of large polyp stony (LPS) corals, celebrated for their vibrant orange hues and intricate patterns. Native to the Indo-Pacific region, these corals add a dynamic aesthetic to marine aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"246\" data-end=\"258\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"246\" data-end=\"258\"\u003eOVERVIEW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"260\" data-end=\"385\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"260\" data-end=\"308\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"262\" data-end=\"308\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"262\" data-end=\"283\"\u003eDifficulty Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beginner to Intermediate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"310\" data-end=\"354\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"312\" data-end=\"354\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"312\" data-end=\"325\"\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to Moderate (PAR 50-100)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"356\" data-end=\"385\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"358\" data-end=\"385\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"358\" data-end=\"367\"\u003eFlow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light to Moderate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"387\" data-end=\"412\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"387\" data-end=\"412\"\u003eREQUIREMENTS AND CARE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"414\" data-end=\"2015\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"414\" data-end=\"534\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"416\" data-end=\"534\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"416\" data-end=\"437\"\u003eDifficulty Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suitable for hobbyists with some experience, though beginners can also succeed with proper care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"536\" data-end=\"736\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"538\" data-end=\"736\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"538\" data-end=\"564\"\u003eLighting Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thrives under low to moderate lighting conditions, typically between 50-100 PAR. While adaptable, providing appropriate light levels helps maintain its vibrant coloration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"738\" data-end=\"915\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"740\" data-end=\"915\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"740\" data-end=\"755\"\u003eWater Flow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefers light to moderate water flow environments, which aid in nutrient absorption and waste removal. Avoid strong currents that may damage the fleshy polyps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"917\" data-end=\"1054\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"919\" data-end=\"1054\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"919\" data-end=\"958\"\u003eGrowth Rate and Space Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate growth rate; monitor expansion and provide sufficient space to accommodate their size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1056\" data-end=\"1232\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1058\" data-end=\"1232\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1058\" data-end=\"1077\"\u003eFeeding Habits:\u003c\/strong\u003e Primarily photosynthetic; benefits from supplemental feedings of small meaty foods like brine shrimp or mysis shrimp to promote optimal health and growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1234\" data-end=\"1441\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1236\" data-end=\"1441\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1236\" data-end=\"1255\"\u003eAggressiveness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generally peaceful but can extend their polyps considerably, potentially overshadowing or contacting nearby corals. Providing adequate spacing helps prevent any unintended interactions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1443\" data-end=\"1685\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1445\" data-end=\"1685\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1445\" data-end=\"1461\"\u003ePropagation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reproduce asexually through budding. Hobbyists can propagate them by carefully cutting a portion of the coral and securing it to a substrate, ensuring proper care to minimize stress and prevent infection during the process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1687\" data-end=\"2015\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1689\" data-end=\"2015\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1689\" data-end=\"1710\"\u003eWater Parameters:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maintaining stable water conditions is crucial for the well-being of Orange Chalice corals. Ideal parameters include a temperature range of 75-80°F (24-27°C), pH between 8.1-8.4, and salinity around 1.025 specific gravity. 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